scholarly journals Preparation of Chitosan Nanoparticles and its Utilization as Novel Powerful Enhancer for Both Dyeing Properties and Antimicrobial Activity of Cotton Fabrics

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 13652-13666
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chitosan Nanoparticles ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Acid Dyes ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Colorimetric Data ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Dyed Fabrics

Replacement of conventional chemicals with modern fewer hazards one has great attention via green chemistry. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) were prepared from the reaction of chitosan (0.2 g/100 ml) with tripolyphosphate (o.1 g/100 ml) through the ionotropic gelation method. CSNPs with different concentrations were used for cotton fabrics to impart antimicrobial activity and enhance their dyeing affinity towards acid dyes. FT-IR spectroscopy and TEM imaging were used to characterized CSNPs. SEM and TGA. Effect of CSNPs concentrations on cotton fabric dyeing affinity was recorded from colorimetric data. The antimicrobial activity of treated dyed fabrics was evaluated via disk diffusion method against S. aureus, E. coli, Candida, and Aspergillus Niger. Results have shown that cotton fabrics treated with 0.3 g/100 ml record the highest K/S values, Corresponding to the highest dyeing affinity towards acid dyes. In addition, treated dyed cotton fabrics were showed higher antimicrobial activity towards tested microorganisms because of the presence of CSNPs. Morphological studies on the untreated, treated, and treated dyed cotton fabrics via SEM imaging confirmed that CSNPs coated cotton fabrics. In addition, the light and washing fastness properties of these fabrics confirmed their durability. Therefore, CSNPs were used to impart cotton fabrics' antibacterial activity and improve their dyeability with acid dye.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Ternary Fe3O4/ZnO/Chitosan Magnetic Nanoparticles via an Ultrasound-Assisted Coprecipitation Process for Antibacterial Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Vu Minh Thanh ◽  
Nguyen Thi Huong ◽  
Dao The Nam ◽  
Nguyen Dinh Tien Dung ◽  
Le Van Thu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Nanoparticles ◽  
Chitosan Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Coprecipitation Process ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Ultrasonication Time ◽  
20 Nm

In this study, Fe3O4/ZnO/chitosan magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized by an ultrasound-assisted coprecipitation method. The magnetic nanoparticles were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, FESEM, and VSM techniques. The effects of ultrasonication time and content of chitosan on crystal size and lattice parameters of the nanoparticles were also studied via XRD spectra. FESEM measurements revealed that the coating consists of Fe3O4/ZnO nanoparticles of 15-20 nm in diameter homogeneously dispersed on the surface of chitosan substance. The VSM measurements at room temperature showed that the Fe3O4/ZnO/chitosan nanoparticles had superparamagnetic properties. These results indicated that ultrasonication time and chitosan content had a significant effect on the characteristics of nanoparticles. The antibacterial activities of the Fe3O4/ZnO/chitosan were tested against both gram-positive Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Bacillus subtilis and gram-negative E. coli bacteria using a disk diffusion method.

scholarly journals Multifunction Finishing of Cellulose Based Fabrics via 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Quat-188) and Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Improve its Dyeability and Antibacterial

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 11666-11678
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Acid Dyes ◽  
Color Strength ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Dyeing Process ◽  
Colour Strength

The main goal of this study is to modify cotton as cellulose-based fabrics through cationization to improve its dyeing with acid dyes and its antibacterial. Quat-188 was applied to cotton to prepare cationized cotton, overcoming the negative charges between cotton and acid dyes during the dyeing process without using any electrolyte via the pad-dry-cure method. Then the cationized cotton fabrics were treated with the prepared silver nanoparticles to improve their antibacterial properties. The untreated and treated cotton fabrics were dyed with two acid dyes Acid Brilliant Blue PB 100% (acid blue 25; AB25) and Acid Metanil Yellow MT 100% (acid yellow 36) at concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 6% of by exhaust method. Colour strength, color, and washing fastness of untreated and treated cotton fabrics were studied. Antibacterial properties of fabrics were also evaluated against S. aureus and E. coli by using the disk diffusion method. Dyeing properties showed that the treated cotton fabrics significantly improved color strength and fastness properties (light, washing, perspiration, and rubbing). Also, the antibacterial properties of treated cotton fabrics showed antibacterial activity towards tested bacteria. This study reveals that modified cotton fabrics via cationization with Quat-188 and AgNPs have multifunctional properties from their ability for acid dyes and their higher antibacterial activity towards Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria that is can be used in many applications.

Synthesis, Application and Antimicrobial activity of New Acid Dyes based on 3-Amino-2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinone nucleus on Wool and Silk fabrics

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma A. Mohamed ◽  
Shaban Elkhabiry ◽  
Ismail A. Ismail ◽  
Attia O. Attia
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Fastness Properties ◽  
Acid Dyes ◽  
Light Fastness ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Wool Fabrics ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Dyed Fabrics ◽  
Silk Fabrics

: The dyes are synthesized by 3-Amino-2-thioxo-4thiazolidinone (N-Amino rhodanine) with glutaraldehyde or Terephthalaldehyde by 2:1 mole to form a and b then coupled with diazonium salts p-Amino benzenesulfonic acid and 4-Amino 3,4 disulfoazobenzeneazobenzene by 2:1 to form new different bis monoazo a1, b1 and diazo a2 and b2 acid dyes. Therefore, the synthesized dyes were applied to both silk and wool fabric materials. We also evaluated the antimicrobial activity for these dyed fabrics against two model gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Further, the chemical composition of these dyes is emphasized by elemental analysis Aims: This paper aims to synthesize, apply dye and antimicrobial to four new acid dyes based on derivatives of N-Amino rodanine as a chromophoric group. These dyes are used in dyeing silk and wool with the good lightfastness and are also excellent for washing, rubbing, and sweating fastness. Also, we measure antimicrobial activity for silk and wool fabrics toward Gram-negative, Gram-positive. Background: The search for a synthesis of new acid dyes has antimicrobial for gram-negative and gram-positive. These dyes are mainly used on silk and wool fabrics which have excellent for light fastness, washing, rubbing, and sweating fastness. Objective: The present studies were aimed at synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial toward gram- negative and gram-positive. Methods: The infra-red spectrum was recorded using an Infra-red spectrometer, Perkin Elmer/1650 FT-IR. The 1H-NMR spectra were recorded using a Varian 400MHz spectrometer. The absorbance of the dyes was measured in the ultraviolet-visible region between 300 and 700 nm by a UNICAM UV spectrophotometer. The dye uptake by wool and silk fabrics was measured using a Shimadzu UV-2401PC (UV/V is spectrophotometer at λmax) before and after dyeing. The produced dyes were found to have good antimicrobial activity against a variety of bacteria. Results and Discussion: The compounds a1, b1, a2 &b2 shows good antimicrobial activity toward gram-negative (E. coli), gram-positive (S. aurous). The data showed that exhaustion and the fastness properties of silk and wool dyed fabrics were both very high. Conclusion: This work prepares newly synthesized acid dyes based on 3-Amino-2-thioxo-4thiazolidinone derivatives and uses them for dyeing wool and silk fabrics. Both synthetic dyes have good light fastness and fastness properties. Also, all dyes have a good antimicrobial effect.

scholarly journals SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL ELUCIDATION OF AMINO ACETYLENIC AND THIOCARBAMATES DERIVATIVES FOR 2-MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Aseel Alsarahni ◽  
Zuhair Muhi Eldeen ◽  
Elham Al-kaissi ◽  
Ibrahim Al- Adham ◽  
Najah Al-muhtaseb
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Benzothiazole Derivatives ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Potential Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
C Nmr

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To design and synthesize amino acetylenic and thiocarbonate of 2-mercapto-1,3-benthiazoles as potential antimicrobial agents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A new series of 2-{[4-(t-amino-1-yl) but-2-yn-1-yl] sulfanyl}-1,3-benzothiazole derivatives (AZ1-AZ6), and S-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl-O-alkyl carbonothioate derivatives were synthesised, with the aim that the target compounds show new and potential antimicrobial activity. The elemental analysis was indicated by the EuroEA elemental analyzer, and biological characterization was via IR, <sup>1</sup>H-NMR, [13]C-NMR, DSC were determined with the aid of Bruker FT-IR and Varian 300 MHz spectrometer using DMSO-d<sub>6</sub> as a solvent.<em> </em><em>In vitro </em>antimicrobial activity, evaluation was done for the synthesised compounds, by agar diffusion method and broth dilution test. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined. <em></em></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The IR, <sup>1</sup>H-NMR, <sup>13</sup>C-NMR, DSC and elemental analysis were consistent with the assigned structures. Compound of 2-{[4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)but-2-yn-1-yl] sulfanyl}-1,3-benzothiazole (AZ1), 2-{[4-(2-methylpiperidin-1-yl)but-2-yn-1-yl]sulfanyl}-1,3-benzothiazole (AZ2), 2-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl) but-2-yn-1-yl]sulfanyl}-1, 3-benzothiazole (AZ6), S-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl-O-ethyl carbonothioate (AZ7), and S-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl-O-(2-methylpropyl) carbonothioate (AZ9) showed the highest antimicrobial activity against <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa </em>(<em>P. aeruginosa</em>), AZ-9 demonstrated the highest antifungal activity against <em>Candida albicans </em>(<em>C. albicans</em>), with MIC of 31.25 µg/ml.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These promising results promoted our interest to investigate other structural analogues for their antimicrobial activity further.</p>

scholarly journals Evaluating the Antimicrobial Activity of Commercially Available Herbal Toothpastes on Microorganisms Associated with Diabetes Mellitus

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 924-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reena Kulshrestha ◽  
J Kranthi ◽  
P Krishna Rao ◽  
Feroz Jenner ◽  
V Abdul Jaleel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Test Organism ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method

ABSTRACT Aim The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of commercially available herbal toothpastes against the different periodontopathogens. Materials and methods Six herbal toothpastes that were commonly commercially available were included in the study. Colgate herbal, Babool, Meswak, Neem active, Dabur red toothpastes were tested for the study whereas sterile normal saline was used as control. Antimicrobial efficacies of dentifrices were evaluated against Streptococcus mutans and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. The antimicrobial properties of dentifrices were tested by measuring the maximum zone of inhibition at 24 hours on the Mueller Hinton Agar media inoculated with microbial strain using disk diffusion method. Each dentifrice was tested at 100% concentration (full strength). Results The study showed that all dentifrices selected for the study were effective against the entire test organism but to varying degree. Neem active tooth paste gave a reading of 25.4 mm as the zone of inhibition which was highest amongst all of the test dentifrices. Colgate Herbal and Meswak dentifrices recorded a larger maximum zone of inhibition, measuring 23 and 22.6 mm respectively, compared to other toothpastes. All other dentifrices showed the zone of inhibition to be between 17 and 19 mm respectively. Conclusion The antibacterial properties of six dentifrices were studied in vitro and concluded that almost all of the dentifrices available commercially had antibacterial properties to some extent to benefit dental health or antiplaque action. How to cite this article Jenner F, Jaleel VA, Kulshrestha R, Maheswar G, Rao PK, Kranthi J. Evaluating the Antimicrobial Activity of Commercially Available Herbal Toothpastes on Microorganisms Associated with Diabetes Mellitus. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(5):924-929.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of two Mentha Species Essential Oil and its Dependence on Different Origin and Chemical Diversity

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1801300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mária Pl'uchtová ◽  
Teresa Gervasi ◽  
Qada Benameur ◽  
Vito Pellizzeri ◽  
Daniela Grul'ová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Chemical Diversity ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Growth Inhibition Zone

Genus Mentha presents group of plants which are the most studied in family Lamiaceae. Aboveground parts are used for different purposes in pharmacy, food industry or confectionery. Most important is natural product extracted from leaves - essential oil (EO). The aim of presented experiment was to demonstrate different chemotype and compare antibacterial activity of two Mentha species EO. Plant samples were obtained from various environments – from Slovakia and from Italy. Dominant compounds were determined by GC/MS. The results showed high amount of menthol and menthone in tested Slovak peppermint EO. On the other hand, carvone and 1,8-cineole were determinate as dominant compounds in Italian spearmint EO. The antimicrobial activity of the EO was investigated by disc diffusion and broth micro dilution methods. EO was evaluated for their antibacterial activity against 7 microorganisms: Enterobacter cloacae, Salmonella spp., Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes. The determination results of antibacterial activity by agar disk diffusion method ranged from 7 to 14 mm of the growth inhibition zone. MIC of tested mint EO varied from 0.625 to 2.5 μg/mL. In addition, both EO showed relatively the same antibacterial activity against the selected Gram-negative bacteria. However, there is a variation in the antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Cultivable Endophytic and Rhizosphere Fungi Associated with “Mile-a-Minute,” Mikania cordata (Asteraceae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavithra L. Jayatilake ◽  
Helani Munasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Rhizosphere Fungi

Endophytic and rhizosphere fungi are understood to be aiding the host plant to overcome a range of biotic and abiotic stresses (nutrition depletion, droughts, etc.) hence, they remain to be reservoirs of plethora of natural products with immense use. Consequently, this investigation of endophytic and rhizosphere fungi isolated from Mikania cordata (a perennial vine that is well established in Sri Lanka) for their antimicrobial properties was performed with the aim of future derivation of potential beneficial pharmaceutical products. Leaves, twigs, and roots of M. cordata were utilized to isolate a total of 9 endophytic fungi out of which the highest amount (44%) accounted was from the twigs. A sample of the immediate layer of soil adhering to the root of M. cordata was utilized to isolate 15 rhizosphere fungi. Fusarium equiseti and Phoma medicaginis were endophytes that were identified based on colony and molecular characteristics. The broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity depicted by F. equiseti (MK517551) was found to be significantly greater (p≤0.05, inhibitory against Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 25853) than P. medicaginis (MK517550) (inhibitory against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 25853) as assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Trichoderma virens and Trichoderma asperellum were rhizospere fungi that exhibited remarkable antimicrobial properties against the test pathogens chosen for the study. T. asperellum indicated significantly greater bioactivity against all four bacterial pathogens and Candida albicans ATCC 10231 under study. The ranges of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the fungi depicting antimicrobial properties were determined. The results obtained suggest that F. equiseti, P. medicaginis, T. asperellum, and T. virens of M. cordata harness bioprospective values as natural drug candidates. This is the first report on isolation and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of endophytic and rhizosphere fungi of Mikania cordata.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of d8-10 Metal Complexes of some 2-Substituted-1H-Benzimidazoles

1999 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahri Ülküseven ◽  
Aydin Tavman ◽  
Gülten Ötük
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Metal Complexes ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Analytical Data ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Mueller Hinton ◽  
Mueller Hinton Agar

The metal complexes of nine 2-substituted-1H-benzimidazoles (I-IX) with Ni(II), Pd(II), Cu(II), Ag(I), Zn(II) salts were synthesized. The compounds were characterized by melting point, analytical data, IR spectroscopy and magnetic susceptibility. The antimicrobial activity of the compounds was determined by the disk diffusion method in Mueller-Hinton Agar on Staphylococcus aureusATCC 6538, Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228, Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 1539, Salmonella typhi, Shigella flexneri, Proteus mirabilis, Candida albicans ATCC 10231. Cu(II)and Ag(I)complexes of II, III and IV showed considerable activity against S. aureus, S. epidermidis, Ps. aeruginosa, S. typhi, Sh. flexneri and C. albicans microorganisms, the ligands themselves having no effect.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Profile and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Echinodorus grandiflorus Crude Extract of the Leaves

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Carla Indianara Bonetti ◽  
Mariana Dalmagro ◽  
Juliana Cristhina Friedrich ◽  
Douglas Rossi Jesus ◽  
Mariana Moraes Pinc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Crude Extract ◽  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Microbial Strains ◽  
Cardioprotective Effects ◽  
Phytochemical Profile

Echinodorus grandiflorus has pharmacological properties due to its secondary metabolism, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic, analgesic, anti-rheumatic, antihypertensive, and cardioprotective effects. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical profile and evaluate the antimicrobial activity of crude extract of E. grandiflorus form its leaves. In the analysis of the phytochemical profile, qualitative tests were performed to identify tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, anthraquinones, steroids, triterpenes, saponins, polysaccharides, and coumarins. Antimicrobial tests were performed using the disk diffusion method and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) in 96-well microplates, using hydroalcoholic crude extract obtained by maceration in the proportions 1:5 and 1:10. The higher content of crude extract was observed by maceration 1:5 (3.26%). In phytochemical tests, the presence of tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins was detected. The microbial strains evaluated were Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, Lactobacillus casei, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. The antimicrobial activity of crude extract has not apparent against the tested organisms. It is concluded that the crude extract present several phytochemical, however did not show antimicrobial activity, and furthermore studies should be carried out researching isolated chemical compounds and the antimicrobial activity leaves crude extract of Echinodorus grandiflorus plant.

scholarly journals ESTUDO FITOQUÍMICO E DAS ATIVIDADES ANTIMICROBIANAS DA Ottonia martiana Miq., PIPERACEAE

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. CUNICO ◽  
O. G. MIGUEL
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Colletotrichum Acutatum ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Phytochemical Investigation ◽  
Paper Disk ◽  
The Family ◽  
Anesthetic Action ◽  
Phytopathogenic Microorganisms

A Ottonia martiana Miq., arbusto da família Piperaceae, é conhecida na medicina popular brasileira como “Anestésica”. Partes desta planta são utilizadas em alcoolaturas para aliviar dor de dente, devido à sua ação anestésica sobre a mucosa bucal. Estudo fitoquímico realizado com extrato das raízes desta planta indicou a presença de duas isobutilamidas: Isopiperlonguminina e Piperovatina, as quais foramidentificadas por Espectroscopia de RMN de 1H e 13C. Análises por CG-MS nos extratos dos frutos desta espécie em estudo, revelaram a presença de dois isômeros, um do composto estigmasterol e outro do b-sitosterol. No estudo das atividades antimicrobianas, extratos brutos etanólicos das raízes e caules (50 e 100%) desta planta, apresentaram efeito antibacteriano sobre S. aureus, quando testados pelo método por difusão em gel. Também, foi verificado que extratos desta espécie apresentaramatividade antifúngica (crescimentomicelial) sobre Fusariumoxysporum, Colletotrichum acutatum e Rhizoctonia sp., dependente da concentração, do método de extração e do órgão utilizado. Os resultados confirmaram a presença de princípios ativos, os quais poderão vir a ser empregados na terapêutica, inclusive com potencial para controle de microrganismos fitopatogênicos. STUDY PHYTOCHEMICAL AND OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY FROM Ottonia martiana Miq., PIPERACEAE Abstract Ottonia martiana Miq., a shrub from the family Piperaceae, is known in Brazilian folk medicine as “Anestésica”. Its parts are used in alcoholic macerates to relieve toothache, due to its anesthetic action on mucous membrane. Phytochemical investigation performed with extract of O. martiana roots indicated the presence of two isobutylamides: Isopiperlonguminine and Piperovatine, which were identified by spectroscopy NMR (1H and 13C). In analysis of the extracts of fruits by GC-MS, isomers of stigmasterol and b-sitosterol are present. In the studies of antimicrobial activity, ethanolic crude extracts of the roots and stems (50 and 100%) from this plant showed antibacterial effects against S. aureus, by paper disk-diffusion method. Also, it was observed that extracts of this species exhibit antifungical activity (mycelial growth) against Fusarium oxysporum, Colletotrichum acutatum and Rhizoctonia sp, dependent on the extract concentration, extraction method and employed organ. The results confirmed the presence of active substances, which could be employed in therapeutics, and with potential to control phytopathogenic microorganisms.

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